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Remote-controlled bomb blast kills three in Pakistan's Bajaur Agency

Bajaur Agency [Pakistan], Aug 11 (ANI): At least three people were killed and 24 others injured after a remote-controlled bomb blast occurred in a truck at roadside in Federally Administered Tribal Areas' (FATA) Bajaur Agency.

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Remote-controlled bomb blast kills three in Pakistan's Bajaur Agency
Bajaur Agency [Pakistan], Aug 11 (ANI): At least three people were killed and 24 others injured after a remote-controlled bomb blast occurred in a truck at roadside in Federally Administered Tribal Areas' (FATA) Bajaur Agency. Geo News quoted officials as saying that the blast occurred in Chahrmang area of Nawagai. According to the report, the injured were taken to Agency Headquarter Hospital where seven are said to be in critical condition. Security forces cordoned off the site of the incident and started a search operation to arrest the culprits behind the blast. (ANI)

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